To be lonely is to feel unimportant. It is to be convinced we do not belong and that we in some way, are unacceptable and even unwanted. Loneliness can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are ways to combat it!
For Christians, we suggest five steps. The first is prayer. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Depending on our challenges, perseverance can look very different. Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
Christian faithfulness is squarely built upon persevering. To walk in Jesus' footsteps is by definition perseverance. Join us for Part I of this 2-part series as we uncover the many aspects of what a persevering life looks like.
What is the difference between worship and praise? Watch this short vlog then listen to the full podcast of the same name for more details.
How do I know if I am paying enough attention to praising God? Am I living a life that expresses an attitude of worship?
Finding motivation for faith does not have to be a difficult task, because the Old Testament is full of individuals whose faith and actions were God-honoring and incredibly heroic. If we observe and study their lives we will find a treasure trove of faith strengthening tools and examples for our practical everyday use.
The Bible clearly teaches us what spiritual leadership is supposed to look like – and what is teaches may be shocking to most of us!
Lots and lots of people pray, and we pray for all kinds of things from wanting more material things in our lives to wanting to be healed from disease or injury, to wanting bad experiences to end. While we also pray for God’s will to be done, it seems as though the focus of most of our prayers is about – well, it is all about "me" – what I feel, what I want and what I prefer. Think about it...praying is supposed to be spiritual access to the God of all things and in that access all we can focus on is...me!? So, how is prayer supposed to work? Are there guidelines or rules for HOW we should pray? Are there dos and don’ts for WHAT we should be praying for? Is prayer an open and easily accessible tool for anyone who wants to talk to God or is it more of a privilege for those who are seeking God’s will?
We all love to be inspired and to inspire others. Jesus was obviously a special man who was able to start a revolutionary movement based on peace and love. What did he do to motivate others and can we follow his example? This podcast offers seven specific keys to inspire others.
